Laurent Farre and Alain Rochard have long been connected to a Saint-Denis Street restaurant that sustained an epicurean and eclectic crowd for more than 25 years. The Bistro Continental, fondly referred to as 'Conti", was known for its tasty tartare, succulent duck and fabulous figcar paccio with goat cheese.
But the Conti was also known for its wine list, comprised of private imports and selections from Laurent and Alain's vineyard, Vignoble du Loup blanc, located in France's Minervois wine region.
In 2014, the partners decided to focus on their first love and sell the Continental. "We love wine. Alain is a sommelier, we have our vineyard and we also have a wine import agency, Plan Vin," says Laurent. "So it all connected, and we made it so that the wine bar was the ultimate goal." In March 2015, they opened Rouge Gorge in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal.
WINE LIST PERIODICALLY UPDATED
Champagne Premier Cru, Brut LOuverture, F. Savart
Reggiano Lambrusco, Rosé, Suoli Cataldi, 2014
VDF, La Bueilloise, La Grapperie, 2013
Champagne, Brut Reserve, Legouge-Copin
Champagne, Brut Grande Reserve, Dehours & Fils
Vinho Espumante, Bruto, L. Pato
Crémant De Loire, Symphonie De La Désoucherie, C & F Tessier
Cava, Reserva Brut Nature, Privat, 2013
Crémant De Bourgogne, Brut Nature, C & L Tripoz
Champagne, Brut Souverain, Henriot
Effervescent Naturel, Cidre De Fer, Cidrerie Du Vulcain, 2010
Effervescent Naturel, Trois Pépins, Cidrerie Du Vulcain, 2011
Effervescent Naturel, Le Poiré, Cidrerie Du Vulcain, 2012
Vino Spumante, LArtiglio, Cinque Campi, 2011
Mâcon-Villages, Les Vignes Du Maynes, 2014
VDF, Le Clou 34, C. Naudin, 2014
Hautes-Côtes De Beaune, Domaine Delagrange, 2014
Bourgogne Aligoté, Vieilles Vignes, R. Bouvier, 2014
Bourgogne, M. Bouzereau, 2014
Petit Chablis, A & D Dauvissat, 2014
VDF, Ilagouté, Sarnin-Berrux, 2015
VDF, Le Petit Têtu, JM Berrux, 2014
Chablis, D. Gruhier, 2014
Santenay 1er Cru, Clos Des Gravières, H. Lamy, 2013
Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, Les Frionnes, H. Lamy, 2013
Mâcon Chaintré, Les Pierres Polies, D & J Barraud, 2014
Auxey-Duresses, JP Fichet, 2012
Sancerre, La Grande Côte, F. Cotat, 2013
Sancerre, Les Culs De Beaujeu, F. Cotat, 2013
Sancerre, Les Monts Damnés, F. Cotat, 2013
Anjou, A & R Mosse, 2014
Touraine, Grolleau Pinot Noir & Gamay, F. Chidaine, 2015 (ROSÉ)
Côteaux Du Vendômois, Domaine De Montrieux, 2011
VDF, Sois Mignon, O. Lemasson, 2015
VDF, Bois Sans Soif, O. Lemasson, 2015
Anjou, Sous La Tonnelle, Domaine De La Bergerie, 2015
VDF, LBL, N. Morantin, 2013
Vouvray, Le Clos De La Meslerie, P. Hahn, 2013
Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine, La Tarcière, Bonnet-Huteau, 2014
VDF, Ive Got The Blouge, La Grange Aux Belles, 2014
Anjou, Le Ptit Chenin, Château De La Roulerie, 2015
Saumur, Nobile, D. Joseph, 2012
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rayas, 2005
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rayas, 2006
VDP Principauté DOrange, À Côté, Domaine Charvin, 2013
Côtes-Du-Rhône, Sierra Du Sud, Domaine Gramenon, 2014
Saint-Péray, Vignes De Cent Ans, B. Roseau, 2013
VDF, SP, La Grande Colline, 2009
Côtes Du Rhône Villages, La Truffière, La Ferme Du Mont, 2014
VDP Vaucluse, Euphorie, Domaine Des Ondines, 2014
Hermitage, JL Chave, 2001
Hermitage, JL Chave, 2002
Côtes De Duras, La Pie Colette, Mouthes Le Bihan, 2014
Bergerac, Château Barouillet, 2015
Côteaux du Languedoc, Domaine de Montcalmès, 2010
VDF, Chardonnay, Domaine de Montcalmès, 2011
VDP Coteaux De Fontecaude, Silice, Les Éminades, 2014
St-Chinian, Montmajou, Les Éminades, 2014
Limoux, Louis, Domaine Les Hautes Terres, 2014
IGP Côtes Catalanes, Sisyphe, Clos Du Rouge Gorge, 2014
Côteaux DAix-En-Provence, Les Béatines, Les Béates, 2015 (ROSÉ)
Côtes Du Roussillon, Coste, Domaine Danjou-Banessy, 2014
IGP Aude, Petit Chaperon Rose, Loup Blanc, 2015 (ROSÉ)42
Patrimonio, A Mandria Di Signadore, Clos Signadore, 2014
Côtes Du Roussillon, Clos Des Vignes, Domaine Gardiès. 2013
Côtes Du Roussillon, Cours Toujours, Domaine Du Possible, 2014
VDP Hérault, Les Clapas, Le Pas De LEscalette, 2011
VDP Hérault, Grange Des Pères, 2005
Côtes Du Jura, À La Percenette, Domaine Pignier, 2013
Arbois Pupillin, Melon À Queue Rouge, Domaine De La Pinte, 2011
VDF, Le Chardo Gai, T. Bornard, 2013
Pinot Gris, Clos Windsbuhl, Zind-Humbrecht, 2012
Alsace, Riesling Heimbourg, Zind-Humbrecht, 2012
Alsace, Gewurztraminer, Dirler-Cadé, 2013
Vino Bianco, Arcese, Bera Vittorio E Figli, 2014
Toscana, Fonte Delle Donne, Fattoria Fibbiano, 2014
Bianco Venezia Giulia, Prime Note, Venica, 2014
Riviera Ligure Di Ponente, Pigato, Terre Bianche, 2014
Orto Di Venezia, M. Thoulouze, 2011
IGT Vallagarina, Riffleso Rosi, E. Rosi, 2014
Kamptal, Gruner Veltliner Loiser Berg, Brundlmayer, 2013
Mosel, Vom Grauen Schiefer, C. Busch, 2013
Rheingau, Hallgarten Riesling, Peter Jakob Kuhn, 2013
Baden Kraichgau, Riesling Trocken, Burg Ravensburg, 201
Nahe, Riesling Trocken, Donnhoff, 2014
Steirerland, Grafin, Wingut M & S Muster, 2012
Kremstal Reserve, Riesling Goldberg, Geyerhof, 2013
Bullas, Macabeo, F. Chidaine, 2013
Alella, Lanius, Alta Allela, 2013
Conca De Barbera, Els Bassots, Escoda-Sanahuja, 2013
Ycoden Daute Isora, Marmajuelo, Tenerife, 2014
Emporda, C Blanca Torrats, Celler La Vinyeta, 2014
Pisatida, Enipeas, Ktima Brintziki, 2014
Crète, Skipper, Rhous Winery, 2014
Anderson Valley, Tous Ensemble Chardonnay, Copain Wines, 2014
Okanagan Valley, Chardonnay, Blue Mountain, 2014
California, Sauvignon Blanc, Stonehedge Winery, 2012
Vignoble Du Négondos, Opalinois, 2014
Vignoble Du Négondos, Julep, 2015 (ORANGE)
California, Love White, Broc Cellars, 2014
Monterey, LArsouille Pinot Blanc, Madeleine Wines, 201
Bourgogne, J. Fournier, 2014
VDF, En Passant Devant Le Château, Les Vignes De Paradis, 2014
Mâcon-Cruzille, Cuvée 910, Clos Des Vignes Du Maynes, 2013
Saint-Aubin, Le Ban, JJ Morel, 2013
Bourgogne Épineul, LÂme Des Dannots, D. Gruhier, 2009
VDF, .G, F. Gonzalvez, 2013
Mâcon, Les Perrières, C & L Tripoz, 2014
Beaujolais Villages, Le Glou De Jeff, Bret Bros., 2014
Morgon, Le Clos De Lys, J. Chamonard, 2014
Beaujolais, En Besset, Domaine De Fa, 2014
Beaujolais Villages, Nouveau, K. Vionnet, 2015
Beaujolais, Cuvée À LAncienne, M. Joubert, 2013
Fleurie, Chapelle Des Bois, Domaine De La GrandCour, 2014
Fleurie, Vieille Vignes Terroir Champagne, Domaine De La GrandCour, 2014
Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Corvées, Domaine H. Richard, 2008
Chénas, Ultimatum Climat, J. Guillot, 2013
La Grande Rue Grand Cru, F. Lamarche, 2002
Pommard, J. Voillot, 2002
Alsace, Empreinte, C. Riss, 2014
Alsace, Cuvée Béatrice, C. Binner, 2011
Savoie, Chautagne, J. Maillet, 2011
Bourgogne, J. Fournier, 2014
VDF, En Passant Devant Le Château, Les Vignes De Paradis, 2014
Mâcon-Cruzille, Cuvée 910, Clos Des Vignes Du Maynes, 2013
Saint-Aubin, Le Ban, JJ Morel, 2013
Bourgogne Épineul, LÂme Des Dannots, D. Gruhier, 2009
VDF, .G, F. Gonzalvez, 2013
Mâcon, Les Perrières, C & L Tripoz, 2014
Beaujolais Villages, Le Glou De Jeff, Bret Bros., 2014
Morgon, Le Clos De Lys, J. Chamonard, 2014
Beaujolais, En Besset, Domaine De Fa, 2014
Beaujolais Villages, Nouveau, K. Vionnet, 2015x
Beaujolais, Cuvée À LAncienne, M. Joubert, 2013
Fleurie, Chapelle Des Bois, Domaine De La GrandCour, 2014
Fleurie, Vieille Vignes Terroir Champagne, Domaine De La GrandCour, 2014
Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Corvées, Domaine H. Richard, 2008
Chénas, Ultimatum Climat, J. Guillot, 2013
La Grande Rue Grand Cru, F. Lamarche, 2002
Pommard, J. Voillot, 2002x
Alsace, Empreinte, C. Riss, 2014
Alsace, Cuvée Béatrice, C. Binner, 2011
Savoie, Chautagne, J. Maillet, 2011
Côtes Du Jura, À La Percenette, Domaine Pignier, 2013
Arbois Pupillin, Melon À Queue Rouge, Domaine De La Pinte, 2011
VDF, Le Chardo Gai, T. Bornard, 2013
Pinot Gris, Clos Windsbuhl, Zind-Humbrecht, 2012
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THE wine bar of the hour! Everything here shows off wine at its best: the ambiance, the service, the simple and delectable cuisine, and of course the wide selection of wines that varies as shipments come in.
View this Smart ListFor wine lovers, this bar is the perfect place for a party that will be based on surprising food and wine pairings, and a five-course meal, for $80 per person, which is guaranteed to impress you. Their large dinner party, in heart of the Plateau, is by reservation only, and then they will offer free entry at 11:00 pm.
View this Smart ListThe wine bar of Alain Rochard and Laurent Farre - former owners of the restaurant Le Continental - has quickly established itself as a go-to place for wine lovers of the Plateau neighbourhood. The establishment has a bar permit, so there is plenty to enjoy if it’s not food you seek. That being said, the Rouge Gorge also offers a great range of small dishes to satisfy your appetite, all while exploring the wine list.
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